P&WC Signs Fleet Management(TM) Program (FMP(R)) Agreement with Latin America's Avianca for Full Fleet of PW127N Engines

Pratt & Whitney Canada


September 25, 2017

P&WC Signs Fleet ManagementTM Program (FMP®) Agreement with Latin America's Avianca for Full Fleet of PW127N Engines

Tailored Plan Combined with P&WC's FAST(TM) Prognostics Technology to Deliver Powerhouse Solution for Preventive Engine and Aircraft Management

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PALM BEACH, FLORIDA--(Marketwired - Sept. 25, 2017) - Pratt & Whitney Canada announced today that it has signed a Fleet Management™ Program (FMP®) agreement with Avianca, one of Latin America's leading carriers and the world's second-oldest airline, to maintain its fleet of PW127N engines powering ATR72-600 aircraft. P&WC's FMP plan is a long-term, all-inclusive, pay-per-hour engine maintenance plan that will include the rollout of P&WC's FAST™ solution for advanced prognostics to Avianca's PW127N fleet. The combination of P&WC's FMP plan and FAST technology create a comprehensive solution for data-driven predictive and preventive engine and aircraft health management. P&WC is a subsidiary of United Technologies Corp. (NYSE:UTX).

"We are confident P&WC's FMP plan and FAST solution will provide long-term value to our clients, partners and investors by playing a role in helping us continue to deliver service excellence," said Miguel Angel Montoya Estrada, Technical VP, Avianca Holdings. "This agreement reflects our long-standing commitment to innovation, operational efficiency and business competitiveness through P&WC's high-quality maintenance support and world-class service network as well as rapid access to engine trend data after each flight."

Tailored specifically to Avianca's fleet needs, P&WC's FMP plan is a flexible, high value engine management solution that helps support lower operating costs and simplifies fleet operations management. It also serves as a financial planning tool to support more efficient cash flow management, while allowing airlines to focus on their core business of passenger and cargo transportation. Under this program, a P&WC-appointed team of experts, in conjunction with Avianca, will manage PW127 fleet maintenance to help deliver better returns on the customer's investment, customer satisfaction, peace of mind and outstanding engine reliability.

On the advanced prognostics side, P&WC's turnkey FAST solution will provide situational awareness about engine health, usage and trends by capturing, analyzing and sending full-flight data intelligence wirelessly minutes after the pilot shuts down the engines. FAST technology goes beyond traditional prognostics to give customers a turnkey solution for a fully connected, data-driven engine for proactive and predictive engine health management. For Avianca's fleet of ATR aircraft, the FAST solution will also help optimize engine performance by tracking the usage of "boost" and "super boost" modes, which the pilot can engage when additional power is required during takeoff. More than 1,200 FAST solutions have been delivered across numerous platforms, including 20 regional airlines.

"Together, our FMP plan and FAST solution are a powerful combination of maintenance predictability, cost control and deep engine insight that will help move Avianca toward a fully planned environment - where flights can remain on schedule and delays and cancellations can be avoided," said Satheeshkumar Kumarasingam, Vice President of Commercial Services, P&WC. "It's about delivering long-term value and peace of mind to our customers through innovative and flexible solutions aligned closely with their needs. Today's announcement with Avianca is a testament to our commitment to helping airlines manage their maintenance costs more effectively and increasing availability while offering better protection for their business and investment."

Under the FMP plan, Avianca will have full coverage for scheduled events, basic unscheduled engine repairs, low-cycle fatigue replacement, engine condition trend monitoring and engine freight, along with guaranteed turnaround time, customized support and more.

The FMP agreement is with the three airlines supported by Avianca Holdings S.A. including: Aerovias del Continente Americano S.A./Avianca S.A.; Aviateca S.A. and Islena de Inversiones S.A. de C.V./ Islena S.A. Avianca Holdings serves more than 100 direct destinations in 28 countries across the Americas and Europe. It is also the first customer for the PW127N, P&WC's latest engine for regional operators.

About Pratt & Whitney Canada

Founded in 1928, P&WC is a global leader in aerospace that is shaping the future of aviation with dependable, high-technology engines. Based in Longueuil, Quebec (Canada), P&WC is a subsidiary of United Technologies Corp. United Technologies Corp., based in Farmington, Connecticut, provides high-technology systems and services to the global aerospace and building systems industries.

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P&WC and Air New Zealand Sign Customized Engine Support Agreement for More than 50 Aircraft

Pratt & Whitney Canada


September 25, 2017

P&WC and Air New Zealand Sign Customized Engine Support Agreement for More than 50 Aircraft

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PALM BEACH, FLORIDA--(Marketwired - Sept. 25, 2017) - Pratt & Whitney Canada (P&WC) announced today that it has signed an agreement with New Zealand's national airline to deliver an engine service and support program. The engine maintenance solution for Air New Zealand covers PW123-powered DHC8-300 aircraft in the airline's Air Nelson fleet and PW127M-powered ATR72-500/600 aircraft in the airline's Mount Cook fleet. The agreement also includes installation of P&WC's FAST™ solution for advanced prognostics and engine health management on more than 50 aircraft. P&WC is a subsidiary of United Technologies Corp. (NYSE:UTX). 

"The combination of our customized engine service and support program and FAST technology is a comprehensive solution that will help Air New Zealand with its maintenance costs while enabling preventive engine and aircraft health management through more timely, accurate, in-depth data," said Michel Toutant, Vice President, Customer Service, P&WC. "This agreement demonstrates the importance of working closely with customers to understand the intricacies of their business and develop solutions that address their needs."

Air New Zealand Group General Manager Regional Airlines Carrie Hurihanganui said, "This agreement builds on our long association with Pratt & Whitney Canada and supports our engineering and maintenance programmes for our regional airline fleets while delivering long term cost efficiencies." 

The inclusion of P&WC's turnkey FAST prognostics solution is another key advantage. The technology monitors engine health, usage and trends by capturing and analyzing full-flight data-including automated propeller vibration trend monitoring. The FAST solution goes beyond traditional diagnostics and prognostics to enable proactive and predictive engine health management, helping drive increased availability and lower operating costs. More than 1,200 FAST solutions have been delivered across numerous platforms, including 20 regional airlines.

100,000 Reasons To Go Beyond

P&WC reached a significant milestone in April 2017, when it produced its 100,000th engine, a testament to the company's longevity and leadership in the global aerospace market. P&WC will celebrate this achievement throughout the year, recognizing all families of products as well as dedicated employees and loyal customers who, together, have marked the many accomplishments of its journey.

About Pratt & Whitney Canada

Founded in 1928, P&WC is a global leader in aerospace that is shaping the future of aviation with dependable, high-technology engines. Based in Longueuil, Quebec (Canada), P&WC is a subsidiary of United Technologies Corp. United Technologies Corp., based in Farmington, Connecticut, provides high-technology systems and services to the global aerospace and building systems industries.

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P&WC Expands Capabilities of its Turnkey FAST(TM) Prognostic Solution to Include Automated Propeller Vibration Trend Monitoring

Pratt & Whitney Canada


September 25, 2017

P&WC Expands Capabilities of its Turnkey FASTTM Prognostic Solution to Include Automated Propeller Vibration Trend Monitoring

New FAST solution advancements will further eliminate workload and help move regional airlines to a more fully planned maintenance environment

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PALM BEACH, FLORIDA--(Marketwired - Sept. 25, 2017) - Pratt & Whitney Canada (P&WC) has introduced a new enhancement to its FAST™ (Full flight data Acquisition, Storage and Transmission) engine health management solution that automates propeller vibration trend monitoring. The new capabilities put propeller balancing maintenance in "on-condition" mode for a predictive and optimized environment designed to reduce operating costs and pilot and mechanic workload. P&WC is a subsidiary of United Technologies Corp. (NYSE:UTX).

The FAST solution, under P&WC's expanding suite of digital engine services, provides full-flight data after each mission for over 2,000 P&WC engines, a 50 percent increase of engines supported by the solution in the past 12 months. P&WC's FAST system, including the new Propeller Vibration Trend Monitoring solution, is certified and customized for regional aircraft manufactured by Bombardier and ATR.

"The FAST solution is one of several engine health management initiatives to help move customers toward more fully planned maintenance environments, designed to increase aircraft availability and reduce direct maintenance costs," says Tim Swail, Vice President, Customer Programs, P&WC. "For our regional airline customers, FAST's automated propeller vibration trending can enhance passenger comfort, reduce operating costs and offer greater component reliability due to lower propeller vibration levels."

Among the solution's many cost- and time-savings benefits are the elimination of manual data downloads and additional propeller-vibration verification flights. As with all data captured and analyzed by the FAST solution, propeller-vibration intelligence is securely sent to the customer after the pilot shuts down the aircraft's engines.

"We are committed to delivering cost-effective services to our regional airline customers that drive greater engine and aircraft availability and help to optimize their maintenance and operations," says Swail. "Through FAST, we are equipping them with data-driven turnkey solutions that help create the type of passenger experience that generates loyalty and repeat business. What's more, the FAST solution is enabling our customers to identify potential issues well in advance so they can be minimized or avoided entirely."

P&WC's FAST solution is available for numerous aircraft platforms serving hundreds of customers in regional airlines, business jets, helicopters and general aviation. Other recent enhancements to FAST include enabling on-board event detection and crew alerts.

P&WC will be at RAA, booth 317. Interested operators are invited to drop by the booth to speak with a marketing or customer service representative.

100,000 Reasons To Go Beyond

P&WC reached a significant milestone in April 2017, when it produced its 100,000th engine, a testament to the company's longevity and leadership in the global aerospace market. P&WC will celebrate this achievement throughout the year, recognizing all families of products as well as dedicated employees and loyal customers who, together, have marked the many accomplishments of its journey.

About Pratt & Whitney Canada

Founded in 1928, and a global leader in aerospace, P&WC is shaping the future of aviation with dependable, high-technology engines. Based in Longueuil, Quebec (Canada), P&WC is a subsidiary of United Technologies Corp. United Technologies Corp., based in Farmington, Connecticut, provides high-technology systems and services to the building and aerospace industries.

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